All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive. The checklist provided in this booklet is a great start, most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours (3 days). A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household or business may need in the event of an emergency.

When preparing a kit, consider potential Geological hazards in your area and prepare your kit with items that may support the type of disaster you are more likely to encounter. Hazards such as Flooding, Forest Fires, Tsunami, Volcano, Landslides, Snow, Ice storms, and/or Windstorms. Other hazards that you may not think of could include utility interruption or failure, ie; telecommunications, electrical power, water, gas and/or pollution control.

Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, consider extra kits to prepare with appropriate supplies for home, work and/or vehicles for any“grab and go” situation.

Home:

Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.

Work:Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes. Be trained to use fire extinguishers, and to clean up small spills of hazardous materials. Also be aware of areas of security, evacuation and locations to meet-up.

Vehicle: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car. This may include flares, tire repair, blankets and snacks.

Businesses: Many “physical needs” are still the same listed here in the front of the book.In the back portion of this work book, you will find more specific lists for businesses to implement.

Basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:θ Water – one gallon of water per person
per day for at least three days,
for drinking and sanitation

SIMPLE CHECKLIST TO INCLUDE:

__ Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

__ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

__ Flashlight

__ First aid kit, band-aids, wraps, etc.

__ Extra batteries for radio, etc.

__ Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

__ Whistle to signal for help

__ Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to create a shelter-in-place

__ Moist towelettes or towels for personal sanitation (use the oils for this as well)

Even though mass care shelters often provide water, food, medicine and basic sanitary facilities, you should plan to take your disaster supplies kit with you so you will have the supplies you require. Mass care sheltering can involve living with many people in a confined space, which can be difficult and unpleasant. To avoid conflicts in the stressful situation, it is important to cooperate with shelter managers and others assisting them. Keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and weapons are forbidden in emergency shelters and smoking is restricted.

Search for open shelters by texting SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). Ex: Shelter 01234

Set-up where to call or who to contact for a “Common safe place.”

If family becomes separated and/or to update other family members, have an agreed upon location, and out of area contact person that can be the central station for communication.

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